Jackson, TN is full of amazing sights for you to visit. Living at Post House Jackson Apartments offers you easy access to it all! Spend a day exploring all of the wonderful shops and restaurants with your friends. Or uncover hidden treasures in one of the amazing museums like the Legends of Tennessee Music Museum! There are so many activities and places to visit for every occasion, like a night out or a quiet day spent with yourself!
Below is our complete guide to every exciting adventure that awaits you here in Jackson, TN! Being so close to the action at Post House Jackson, you’ll always have something fun to do while you’re in the area.
TOP 5 PLACES TO GO IN JACKSON
1. LEGENDS OF TENNESSEE MUSIC MUSEUM AT THE CARNEGIE
Tennessee is famous for its rich musical heritage, and Jackson is sandwiched squarely between hotbeds for both country & western (Nashville) and the blues (Memphis.) Right here in Jackson, this unique melding of influences gave birth to rockabilly, later becoming rock and roll! Housed in the former Carnegie Library building in Downtown Jackson, the Legends of Tennessee Music Museum pays homage to this unique and fascinating legacy.
The museum features a variety of exhibits showcasing the roots of rock and roll in Jackson, from Sonny Boy Williamson’s knee-slapping harmonica riffs to King of Rockabilly Carl Perkins and the world’s first Hard Rock Café. The Museum also houses a 70-seat theater that makes a wonderful venue for intimate concerts, plays, and more. Stop by the Museum Shop to pick up a souvenir, such as an original Hard Rock Café Jackson T-shirt or choose from a wide variety of rockabilly-era records!
2. CASEY JONES VILLAGE
Casey Jones Village in northwest Jackson is a sprawling complex that includes a railroad museum, several restaurants, a 2,500-capacity performance venue, a working farm, a putt-putt golf course, country stores, a gift shop, and a number of historical buildings. Named for the famous Jacksonite and railroad engineer Casey Jones, the Village serves as a monument to Casey and the rich railroad history of the state of Tennessee.
On site, visitors can see Casey Jones home, a 100+ year-old one-room chapel, a restored Antebellum mansion, see exhibits and artifacts in the museum, and much more. Grab a country-style southern meal in the Old Country Store, indulge in a slice of fresh-baked pie at the Dixie Café, or pick up an assortment of souvenirs and sundries at the Gift Shoppe and the Wellwood Store. With festivals, concerts, and a variety of events throughout the year, there’s always something happening at the Village!
3. CENTURY FARM WINERY
Just a short drive west of Jackson, Century Farm Winery produces award-winning wines from their 13-acre on-site vineyard. Owned and operated by the same family for more than 150 years, this picturesque farm also features sprawling rows of corn and cotton, as well as roses, daylilies, and irises adding beautiful pops of color throughout the grounds. The wine is also fermented, blended, barrel-aged and bottled right on the farm.
From spring through fall, the Winery hosts complimentary concerts each Saturday night. Guests are invited to spread out a blanket, enjoy a picnic, and sip a glass of Century Farm’s wine as they take in the sights and sounds. Sample from an impressive selection of wines in the tasting room and get a first hand look at the winemaking process from vine to bottle. The Winery also makes an excellent rental venue for weddings, receptions, and private gatherings of all kinds.
4. SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK
Located off Interstate 40 in northeast Jackson, Sky Zone Trampoline Park is a perfect destination for all-ages high-flying fun! In addition to wall-to-wall trampolines, visitors can dive into huge foam pits, soar for a slam dunk on the padded basketball hoops, “dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge” on the dodgeball court, or try your hand at the Stuntzone obstacle or parkour course. Skyzone is also a popular destination for birthday parties, group outings, and fundraisers!
For more entertainment options in Jackson, check out the eighteen-hole mini golf course at Casey Jones Village, race against the clock at Jackson Escape Rooms, play laser tag, hit the lanes, try your hand at bumper cars, roller skate, or hit the go-cart track at Jackson Bowling & Family Fun Center, catch a movie at Cinema 10, catch a concert at the Carl Perkins Civic Center or the AMP, or take in a Jackson Generals baseball game at the Ballpark at Jackson!
5. OLD HICKORY MALL
Old Hickory Mall off Highland Avenue in northwest Jackson features more than 500,000 square feet of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Anchored by Belk and JCPenny department stores, the mall offers more than three dozen stores selling everything from shoes and clothing, to jewelry, electronics, and sporting goods. On-site dining options include the always popular Chick-fil-A, Chuck E. Cheese’s and Peking Express.
Additional shopping options abound in Jackson, with The Columns, Hamilton Hills, and West Towne Commons outdoor shopping malls to the northwest, and The Vinings and Jackson Plaza just south of Old Hickory Mall. Downtown Jackson is also home to the vibrant West Tennessee Farmers Market, and a variety of unique boutiques, restaurants, and more! For antique hunters, try Butler’s Antique Mall, The Vintage Market on Church Street, and Carriage House Antique Market!
